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RAA 499M

1973 Land Rover Range Rover

Gold Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,907 mi
Last recorded56,907 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Range Rover60,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAA 499M
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 56,907 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 56,696 miles

Offside Front body mount corroded

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 56,517 miles

slight play in steering colunm

Fail 14 Aug 2015 56,517 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in steering colunm

Pass 15 Jul 2014 56,182 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear inner arches condition

steering column slight movement

Fail 15 Jul 2014 56,182 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear inner arches condition

steering column slight movement

Pass 12 Feb 2013 54,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyres cracked/perished

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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RAA 499M is a 1973 Land Rover Range Rover in Gold with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 60,266 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RAA 499M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 53 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RAA 499M registered?

RAA 499M is a 1973 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 4 October 1973.

Is RAA 499M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAA 499M shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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